Month: June 2011

Today’s Photo of the Day is a Familiar One

By Lacrosse Playground | June 29, 2011 |
A few weeks ago, Mark Kovler tweeted us a picture of a dude rocking a Cascade helmet in Georgetown. Today, we found a similar picture on LaxTweets.com. Keep Reading...

Team Beast FOGO University: Wing Play

By Lacrosse Playground | June 29, 2011 |
Team Beast, Long Island Lizards' Greg Gurenlian and his two younger brothers, share where they like to put their wings and why in this clip from FOGO U. Keep Reading...

Top 6 Items for the 4th of July

By Lacrosse Playground | June 29, 2011 |
The 4th is a magical holiday and this year is gonna be even better because it falls on a Monday. Boom! Three day weekend. Make it special by grabbing six must-have items to make the weekend even more spectacular. Keep Reading...

Crazy Cows Lacrosse Uniforms

By Lacrosse Playground | June 29, 2011 |
Crazy Cows Lacrosse, a Dutch team, is decked out in Pink, Black and White unis. Their kit for the Amsterdam Lowlands Tournament 2011 is complete and we think it's time to show it. Keep Reading...

Nike BetterWorld – History featuring Phil Knight

By Lacrosse Playground | June 29, 2011 |
Learn about the history of Nike BetterWorld from Nike Chairman and co-founder Phil Knight. For over 20 years Nike has dedicated themselves to serving the athlete and making a better world through sport. They have broadened their expertise and have taken social responsibility to positively impact not only business and athletes, but also the environment. View Video...

Wisconsin War Elephant Warrior TII Helmet

By Lacrosse Playground | June 29, 2011 |
The Wisconsin War Elephants are rocking Warrior TII helmets this Summer, but not just any TII. The lid displays a work of art from HeadWrapz. The custom helmet wrap is a Plaid pattern with the team's insignia on the side profile. Haven't seen too many TII's adorned in HeadWrapz, but this definitely came out nice.

Under Armour Playmaker Head

By Lacrosse Playground | June 29, 2011 |
Here is a closer look at one of the new heads, Playmaker, from Under Armour's equipment line. The Playmaker is one of many products from UA coming equipped with the most advanced features in the game. The sidewall features numerous holes for various stringing options and styles. Notice the holes along the top of the sidewall for increased air flow. (via LU)

Maverik Wonderboy Mens Goalie Lacrosse Shaft

By Lacrosse Playground | June 28, 2011 |
The Maverik Wonderboy Mens Goalie Lacrosse Shaft is made of 9000 series aluminum / titanium alloy and is intended for all levels of use. This lightweight and durable lacrosse shaft features an extreme concave octagon shape. This goalie shaft has an unparalleled combo of strength, lightness, durability and appearance.

Photos of the Day

By Lacrosse Playground | June 28, 2011 |
Here are two photos that have caught our eye this week. If you have something worth sharing, then email it to us at [email protected]. Keep Reading...

New Stick, Old School

By Lacrosse Playground | June 28, 2011 |
Although I played in goal, I always had a small stick to throw around with, usually with my good buddy, Ed. My first stick was a middie stick cut to attack length. Meh — not a very good stick. Later, with this example of mediocrity as my guide, I chose a really beautiful attack stick from the lot my coach brought back from the East. Somewhere along the line, I lost it.

Wheelchair Lacrosse Travels to Canada Featuring T.O.D.

By Lacrosse Playground | June 28, 2011 |
South Swell Sports has had the privilege to work with the crew from Wheelchair Lacrosse over the past year. They recently traveled North to Canada and brought along a camera. Keep Reading...

STX 2012 Cell 2 line

By Lacrosse Playground | June 28, 2011 |
STX has shown us the 2012 Cell 2 line. The line is of course a second generation of the first Cell line. The equipment features arm pads, shoulder pads, liners, gloves as well as chest protector for goalies. The design is more simplistic than the previous Cell line.